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Proverbs 10:14 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Proverbs 10:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 10 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.”
Proverbs 10:14 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 10:14
This proverb contrasts wisdom's strategic preparation with folly's impending disaster. "Wise men lay up knowledge" uses tsaphan (צָפַן, to treasure, store, hide away)—the same verb describing hiding treasure for safekeeping. Knowledge (da'at, דַּעַת) is not mere information but skillful understanding of God's ways. The wise accumulate wisdom as one stores grain for famine, building reserves for future challenges."But the mouth of the foolish is near destruction" presents the alternative. The fool's mouth—representing his characteristic speech—stands on the precipice of ruin. Mechittah (מְחִתָּ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 10:14
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“and his lips are a snare to his soul.”
“but a chattering fool will fall.”
“He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.”
“and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man”
“but a chattering fool will fall.”
“The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.”
“He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.”
“Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.”
“and defies all sound judgment.”
“Therefore, every scribe who has been made a disciple in the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who is a householder, who brings out of his treasure new and old things.”